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What Executive Orders Did Trump Sign Today?
Day one!!!
On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump issued several executive orders that significantly impact various aspects of U.S. policy. Here are the executive orders Trump signed today:
1. Federal Employees Return to Office
President Trump mandated that all federal employees return to in-office work five days a week, ending remote work arrangements that had become common during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, he reinstated the “Schedule F” classification, potentially allowing the replacement of mid-level officials with individuals aligned with his policies.
2. Military Policy Changes
The President announced plans to reinstate service members who were dismissed for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine and to provide them with back pay.
He also declared a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border, indicating that the military would play a role in addressing illegal immigration and related issues.
3. Dismissal of Coast Guard Commandant
President Trump removed Admiral Linda Fagan from her position as the head of the U.S. Coast Guard, citing concerns over border security and a focus on diversity initiatives.
